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Potassium and Eating Disorders
Potassium is an element in the cells. When a person vomits, she loses some potassium, which alters the potassium level, affecting the functioning of the cell, putting it out of balance. That's why the heartbeat becomes irregular if the level is low. A low potassium level can be an ominous sign. Anorexia has a high mortality rate of 5 to 15 percent from cardiac arrest.
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Potassium and Eating Disorders
Potassium is an element in the cells. When a person vomits, she loses some potassium, which alters the potassium level, affecting the functioning of the cell, putting it out of balance. That's why the heartbeat becomes irregular if the level is low. A low potassium level can be an ominous sign. Anorexia has a high mortality rate of 5 to 15 percent from cardiac arrest.
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